As I enter the half-way mark of my first pregnancy, the most striking thing (besides the ever-expanding belly) is how great I feel. I've finished several 10k races, thanks to the support of a great friend and running buddy and a new, improved sports bra. I may not have been the fastest person on the course, but I sure as heck wasn't last. I'll take my wins where I can get them. The hubby and I are entered for a duathlon this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes...
We've had the opportunity to enjoy every aspect of autumn that I longed for this same time last year: Saturday college football, OSU Homecoming weekend, planting mums and then pansies, decorating with hay bales and pumpkins, adorable Halloween trick-or-treaters, pumpkin spice cookies, weekend visits from cherished friends, church followed by family lunch. Just taking it all in and soaking it all up. My cup over floweth.
I say it's been a slow month and I mean that in every positive way. As much as I enjoy summertime, I definitely don't want to marginalize this time of year. It's been a slow month of goodness, albeit normal, usual, everyday American things. And that's just fine. Here's a few highlights:
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| Adorable trick-or-treater: Bailey the bumblebee |
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| Leslie & Brooke enjoying OSU Homecoming weekend. Notice the matching baby bumps! |
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| These dogs are no dummies. |
